BMW 730i Owner's Handbook Manual page 59

Braking sensation
The hydraulic braking system may produce a
rather unaccustomed response. Any noises
generated during this process are normal.
Applying the brake manually
Briefly press the button; the PARK logo on the
info display lights up.
The indicator light on the info display lights
up red, see page 10. The parking brake is
applied.
To apply the parking brake the remote control
must not be inserted into the ignition lock.
However, it cannot be released unless the igni-
tion is switched on.
If for exceptional reasons it is necessary to
apply the parking brake while on the move,
press the button for a while.
The indicator light on the info display lights red,
a gong sounds and the brake lights come on.
The car is braked rapidly for as long the button
is pressed.
If you brake the car almost to a standstill,
approx. 3 km/h, approx. 2 mph, the parking
brake remains on.
Releasing the brake manually
Press the button briefly with the ignition
switched on.
The indicator light on the info display goes
out.
You can also release the parking brake
after switching off the engine provided
the remote control is still inserted in the ignition
lock. This function is useful e.g. in the car wash,
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When leaving the car, remove the remote
control from the ignition lock and take it
with you, otherwise children remaining in the
car could for instance release the parking
brake.<
Automatic Hold
After the engine has been started, the system
can be activated until the engine is switched off
again.
This function supports you while on the move
by automatically applying and releasing the
parking brake, e.g. when stopping at traffic
lights or in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle will
be held automatically, since the idling drag is
suppressed by an engaged drive position.
When moving off uphill, the car is prevented
from rolling backwards unintentionally.
If you switch off the engine with the car at a
standstill, the parking brake is automatically
applied.
You can activate or deactivate Automatic Hold
via the menu "Settings" of iDrive.
Activating/deactivating
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button to call up the start
menu.
2. Move the controller towards "Settings".
3. Select "Car" and press the controller.
4. Select "AUTO P". Press the controller to
activate/deactivate the desired function.
> Automatic Hold is activated.
The green AUTO P logo on the info display
indicates that the system is operational.
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